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Rohingya refugees risk death at sea to escape Bangladesh camps

In early December, a video showing Rohingyas on an overcrowded makeshift boat made the rounds on social networks. It was drifting in the Andaman Sea, between Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia and Thailand, but no country came to its rescue – despite appeals from NGOs and the UN. Many boats meet the…

France 24

China warns against US House speaker's plan to visit Taiwan

China on Monday warned against a reported plan by US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan this spring, urging Washington to abide by the one-China principle and refrain from doing anything that could affect bilateral relations.

Bangkok Post

Kiribati to return to Pacific Islands regional group, ending rift

The remote atoll nation of Kiribati said on Monday it would rejoin the Pacific Islands Forum, ending a split that had threatened unity at a time of increased superpower tensions in the strategically-located region.

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China coast guard drives away Japanese vessels from disputed waters in the East China Sea

China's coast guard drove away Japanese vessels from waters around disputed East China Sea islets on Monday, according to Chinese state media.

Reuters

China contacts Prague over Czech president-elect speaking to Taiwan president

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday it was in touch with Prague over President-elect Petr Pavel's scheduled call with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-Wen.

Reuters

'Money talks' at detention center holding 'Luffy' in Philippines

MANILA -- The "Luffy" figure suspected of overseeing a string of robberies nationwide allegedly controlled the operation in Japan while being detained at an immigration facility in the Philippines.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

GCC Minister Discuss Free Trade Agreement with China

Members of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee and the Trade Cooperation Committee of the GCC countries discussed the final report on the technical status of the free trade agreement negotiations between the GCC and China. The meeting completes the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King…

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Russia seeks 'new level' of China ties

Russia said on Monday that it wanted to take ties with China to a "new level" and was looking forward to face-to-face talks with Beijing's leadership as a Russian newspaper reported that China's top diplomat would visit Moscow in February.

Reuters

Russian embassy says North Korea lifted lockdown in capital

Russia’s embassy in North Korea says the country has eased stringent epidemic controls in capital Pyongyang that were placed during the past five days to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses

The Independent UK

Kiribati to return to Pacific Islands Forum at vital moment for regional diplomacy

Fiji’s prime minister confirmed Kiribati would be rejoining the group after he met with president Taneti Maamau

The Guardian - AU

Japan will continue to monitor COVID situation in China, govt says

Japan will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in China and deal "flexibly" with border control measures, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday.

Reuters

Prospects await in 'land of diversity'

India is set to become the world's most populous nation this year, overtaking China, according to the latest UN report on the global population.

Bangkok Post

Hongkongers in UK ask Suella Braverman to ditch ‘repressive’ anti-protest bill

Exclusive: Letter to home secretary says bill echoes ‘dangerously broad laws’ that result in jailing of protesters

The Guardian - UK

Indo-Pacific security high on the agenda as Australian ministers visit Paris, London

Australia's defence and foreign ministers have announced they aim to deepen security ties with France and Britain during visits to Europe this week, flagging the Indo-Pacific as a key area of focus.

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Odds 'very high' of U.S. military conflict with China, top Republican says

A top Republican in the U.S. Congress said on Sunday the odds of conflict with China over Taiwan "are very high" after a U.S. general caused consternation with a memo that warned that the United States would fight China in the next two years.

Daily Mirror

Chilling prediction US will be at war with China by 2025 with officers urged to prepare

US general Mike Minihan has warned that the United States will be at war with China in 2025, saying his "gut tells me we will fight" as he tells his troops to be "integrated, and agile"

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tokyo, Manila mull holding summit in Feb.

Japan and the Philippines are making arrangements for a summit to be held in Tokyo early February, according to sources.

The Independent UK

China announces resumption of visas for Japanese

China says it's resuming issuing visas for Japanese travelers beginning Sunday, ending its nearly three-week suspension in an apparent protest of Tokyo’s tougher COVID-19 entry requirements for Lunar New Year tourists from China

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China says it resumes issuing ordinary visas for Japanese citizens

China has resumed the issuance of ordinary visas for Japanese citizens travelling to the country, the Chinese embassy in Japan said on Sunday, in a move that could ease a diplomatic row.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian party’s purge of senior leaders fortifies chief’s grip

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi strengthened his hold over one of the nation’s ruling parties after purging or sidelining senior leaders on Friday, but analysts say the move will do little to bolster his bloc’s popularity.

Reuters

Russia rules out talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands

Russia said on Sunday it will not hold annual talks with Japan on renewing a pact that allows Japanese fishermen to operate near disputed islands, saying Japan has taken anti-Russian measures.

Bangkok Post

Marcos approves Philippine tax refund plan for foreign tourists

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr approved a proposal to refund taxes to foreign tourists to boost visitor arrivals in the country.

Bangkok Post

5th Thai-Lao bridge opens next year

The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is set to open early next year which should help boost Bueng Kan's economic prospects, says the government.

Reuters

Senior Australian ministers to visit France, Britain to boost ties

Australia's defence and foreign ministers on Sunday said they aimed to deepen security ties with France and Britain during visits to Europe this week, flagging the Indo-Pacific as a key area of focus.

Tribune News Service

US general sees China war risk for 2025 in memo cited by NBC

An Air Force general said in an internal memo that the U.S. and China risk going to war in two years and told officers under his command to prepare, including with target practice, NBC News reported.

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